> ## Documentation Index
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# Before you start

> Overview of environment requirements and prerequisites for encrypted file transport integration.

Verify your environment meets these requirements.

## Supported hardware

* KMES Series 3, application version `6.3.1.3` or later, with the initial setup completed (including loading a Platform Master Key, setting up the network, etc.), and the **Data Protection** license enabled.

## Required access

* An account on the KMES with administrator permissions to create roles, identities, TLS PKI, and update system settings.
* An account on the Excrypt Touch with administrator permissions set Major Keys and create connection profiles.